Mysterious Statues

In this episode, we dive into Dean Radin’s book on Real Magic and a bold claim — that some magic isn’t fantasy, it’s a testable piece of reality. We break down Radin’s threefold view of real magic (force of will, divination, theurgy), explore why scientists shy away from psi, and tease the social and historical forces that suppressed these ideas. If we cast enough of a spell on you, come and support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod and get extra content.For merch go to https://thequantummechanics.teemill.com/ For more information about Dean Radin go to https://www.deanradin.com/

Move over, little green men and sleek grey aliens. What if the strangest visitors to our planet looked much more...like a tyre mascot? In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most bizarre and overlooked sub-genres of UFO history: the "Bibendum" encounters. Spanning from the early 1950s to the late 1970s, across four continents, dozens of unconnected witnesses reported encounters with bulbous, segmented humanoid beings made of stacked rings.From paralysed French farmers and a hovering transparent disk in 1950, to a radioactive landing site on the remote Réunion Island in 1968, we explore why so many people—often with no connection to France or the Michelin brand—described the exact same impossible thing. Are these beings wearing highly advanced pressure suits? Is this a case of cultural contamination, or the psychic projection of a parallel reality? Join us as we explore a mystery that proves the truth is far stranger than anyone can reasonably imagine.Keep us pumped, and get exclusive content, consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpodFor merch go to https://thequantummechanics.teemill.com/

Sudden temperature drops known as 'cold spots' have been reported at many haunted locations, including Borley Rectory and The Stanley Hotel (aka The Shining hotel). We look at paranormal investigations that have tried to approach the phenomena with a more scientific eye. To warm our hearts, and get exclusive content, consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpodFor merch go to https://thequantummechanics.teemill.com/

In this episode the Ark of the Covenant is revisited through a science-and-speculation lens. Drawing on the work of David Medina and other alternative researchers, the show explores the idea that the Ark’s famously detailed construction notes may describe more than a ceremonial chest—raising questions about electricity, radiation, and why ancient rituals often resemble modern safety procedures.The episode connects familiar biblical set pieces (Sinai, the wilderness years, Jericho, and the Ark’s disappearance) to a larger theory: that the Ark functioned as part of a broader technological system—capable of powering equipment, producing dramatic physical effects, and posing serious risks when mishandled. The discussion also follows the Ark’s trail into later legends, including claims of an Ethiopian custody tradition and the long-running fascination it holds for secret-order mythology.Be a TQMer now, for less than he price of a posh coffee, at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpodWear us with pride https://thequantummechanics.teemill.com/

We dive into one of the earliest Society for Psychical Research investigations—the Morton Ghost (aka The Cheltenham Ghost). Based on Miss R. C. Morton’s firsthand accounts, this episode traces a haunting that unfolds through a web of deaths, jealousies, and hidden jewellery. We unpack what the witnesses saw, how Frederic Myers and the SPR evaluated the evidence, and what this case reveals about early paranormal documentation. A compelling blend of history, human psychology, and cold, careful investigation.If you want to lift our spirits consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpodWant T shirts and merch go to https://thequantummechanics.teemill.com/

In this episode, we peel back the ivy on one of the most persistent mysteries in folklore: The Green Man. He stares down from the rafters of our greatest cathedrals and hides in the scrap-land behind railway stations, but who—or what—is he? Is he a benign symbol of rebirth, or the "Woodwose"—a ferocious, rock-throwing savage that has haunted the Midlands since the 13th century?We trace the lineage of the "Leaf-Mask" from Roman sea-gods to Gothic stone carvings, explore the terrifying "British Cryptid" files of Cannock Chase, and analyze a startling modern account from a witness at New Malden station who saw the foliage breathe, move, and retract.For exclusive content and to support us, go to https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod For T shirts and merch go to https://thequantummechanics.teemill.com/

We delve into the high strangest around the creation of The Weeping Angels on Doctor Who. Explore recent revelations that cast mystery about the oldest statue ever discovered (The Shigir Idol), and an ancient iron Indian monument that never rusts. As well as spooky tales about the Statue of Liberty. For exclusive content and to support us, go to https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod For T shirts and merch go to https://thequantummechanics.teemill.com/

You might want to mix a drink for this one....For decades, Bradshaw Ranch was the backdrop for John Wayne westerns and Marlboro commercials, but in 1992 the "movie magic" broke, and the actors were replaced by biological impossibilities, time anomalies, and then a government shutdown.Using Sir Roger Penrose’s Orch-OR (Orchestrated Objective Reduction) theory, we ask the question: Is this ranch a massive geological CPU that is "rendering" alternate timelines?Support the show at Patreon.com/TQMpod for less than a cup of coffee.

The Bell Witch is one of the most popular and compelling "true" ghost stories of all time. We review the case and explore why it has captured our imagination for more than a century. To. help us produce this podcast consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod

In the quiet heart of West Sussex lies Clapham Wood—a picturesque patch of ancient beech and oak. In 1975, this seemingly innocent countryside became the epicentre of one of Britain’s most disturbing unexplainable mysteries.It started with the dogs. From sturdy Chow Chows to obedient Collies, family pets ran into the shadows of "The Chestnuts" clearing and simply ceased to exist—leaving no tracks, no bodies, and no sound.But the missing animals were just the beginning - the skies above Worthing filled with strange lights, and people witnesses inexplicable craft. Was Clapham Wood an extraterrestrial harvest site? Don't disappear before you consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod